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Evening all from a Premier Inn somewhere in Scotland on after a very very long work day! Here are my top book picks for the day... Daughter of Destiny by Erica Brown
The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to love and murder, passion and heartbreak…
On a balmy night in Barbados, a female slave is made pregnant by the son of a plantation owner. The child, Blanche, comes of age but is left alone in the world when her mother dies. She is certain that Otis Strong, one of the plantation owner’s sons, is her father. He makes arrangements for Blanche to sail to Bristol where she will be taken in by his brother. Blanche sees it as a chance to learn the truth about her parentage and to reconnect with Nelson Strong, who she believes to be a cousin but with whom she is infatuated.
Upon arrival in England, Blanche is shocked to learn she’ll be treated as a servant. It is only Tom Strong, another ward of the family, who treats her as anything o…

And it's STILL snowing! A bit over it now! Going to make an attempt to dig the car out this afternoon...should be fun!!
Here are my release picks for my To Be Read list for today... Closer by Peter CharlestonFind Happiness in Your Life & Relationships with the 7 Principles of Connectedness
It's in our nature to relate and connect with others.
But in a world dominated by electronic communications, online identities and constant busyness, we are losing touch, and our relationships are lacking real meaning. Many of the problems we face today are directly related to our inability to connect emotionally with others. Rates of depression and anxiety, isolation and loneliness, relationship conflict and neighbourhood complaints are at an all-time high.
The seven principles of connectedness provide a practical framework for establishing a better relationship with yourself and strong, fulfilling relationships with others, by helping you uncover the emotional needs that underlie a…

Morning from a super snowy Central Scotland - no bread or milk to be found in the village - exceptional weather!!!!
So I am wrapped in a fleecy blanket having a wee mooch around at the new releases I can add to my To Be Read list. Trump U by Stephen GilpinThe Inside Story of Trump University
The first insider account straight from Trump University, by one of its principal instructors.
While the President of the United States seems to be able to shock with each new tweet, and no depth seems too low for him to sink to, we've yet to hear from someone who was at the heart of one of his signature outrages - Trump University, the infamous and elaborate scheme to con hundreds of earnest citizens out of their hard-earned dollars.
Until now.
Stephen Gilpin is a real estate guy. His forte is buying distressed properties and flipping them; he's done a lot of that, in his day, in Florida and elsewhere. In the go-go world of the 1990s, he came to New York City from Pittston, PA., with noth…

This gorgeous epic is out today, and I was lucky enough to be sent an advance copy. I loved every last page of it (and may of had a wee cry on more than one occasion throughout!) The stories and intertwining, developing relationships are just beautifully written and really authentic. I can see this book being made into a series for tv, and it would be deservedly so!
Starting in the last "Season" before the outbreak of World War II it also gives a fabulous insight into the realities of war for this generation, and how it would impact their lives, as well as their hopes, dreams and positions within society, forever.
A really bold story about empowering women to step away from what is expected of them - I want my teenage daughter to read this book!

What I Learned:
A great reminder that your past doesn't define you - you can be anything and do anything that you set your mind to!
Never make a judgement about anyone because of where they come from. I guarantee if you get…